Havner Vance

Havner, Vance (1901-1986). ON THIS ROCK I STAND AND OTHER MESSAGES. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1988
8vo - over 7¾" - 9" 0-8010-4296-8 Reprint edition (originally published in 1981 under the title, "Vance Havner: Just A Preacher"). 8vo (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"). 159 pages. Brown pictorial wrappers (paperbound). Book weighs 9 oz.<p>CONDITION: Owner's name and date ("Spring '90") at upper right-hand corner of flyleaf, else Near Fine, clean book.<p>"Vance Havner grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. He began to preach at the age of twelve and was ordained at fifteen. For five years he pastored the First Baptist Church of Charleston, South Carolina, the oldest Baptist church in the South. In 1940, he began a traveling ministry in Bible conferences and church revivals all over the nation.<p>With down-to-earth humor, the author speaks to our age, convicting our hearts, revealing our sins, and pointing to Jesus Christ as the only remedy. This book includes twelve of his best sermons, including: "It's About Time"; "Wake Up or Get Up"; "Home Before Dark"; "Twilight on the Trail of Life."<p>ON THIS ROCK I STAND was formerly published as VANCE HAVNER: JUST A PREACHER."- From back cover..

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Havner, Vance (1901-1986): ON THIS ROCK I STAND AND OTHER MESSAGES, 1988 Grand Rapids, Michigan/Littleton, Colorado Baker Book House

Trade Paperback Edition: Reprint Edition 8vo - over 7¾" - 9" 0-8010-4296-8 Reprint edition (originally published in 1981 under the title, "Vance Havner: Just A Preacher"). 8vo (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"). 159 pages. Brown pictorial wrappers (paperbound). Book weighs 9 oz.<p>CONDITION: Owner's name and date ("Spring '90") at upper right-hand corner of flyleaf, else Near Fine, clean book.<p>"Vance Havner grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. He began to preach at the age of twelve and was ordained at fifteen. For five years he pastored the First Baptist Church of Charleston, South Carolina, the oldest Baptist church in the South. In 1940, he began a traveling ministry in Bible conferences and church revivals all over the nation.<p>With down-to-earth humor, the author speaks to our age, convicting our hearts, revealing our sins, and pointing to Jesus Christ as the only remedy. This book includes twelve of his best sermons, including: "It's About Time"; "Wake Up or Get Up"; "Home Before Dark"; "Twilight on the Trail of Life."<p>ON THIS ROCK I STAND was formerly published as VANCE HAVNER: JUST A PREACHER."- From back cover.

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Havner, Vance (1901-1986): WHY NOT JUST BE CHRISTIANS? [Autographed] 1964 Old Tappan, NJ Fleming H. Revell Company

Hard Cover With Dust Jacket Edition: First Edition 8vo - over 7¾" - 9" tall 0-8007-0812-1 Signed by Author First edition. 12mo (5 1/4" x 7 1/2"). 128 pages. Yellow tweed paper-covered boards, red spine lettering (hardcover binding). Book weighs 8 oz.<p>CONDITION: Light foxing along left edge of rear panel of dust jacket, non-authorial birthday gift inscription on the front pastedown endpaper, else Very Good book in Very Good, price-clipped dust jacket. Signed by the author on the flyleaf (simple signature, with a Bible verse citation): " Vance Havner, 1 Th. 2:4." Signed copies of Havner's books are fairly uncommon.<p>A book of twenty-three short sermons by a well-known Southern Baptist minister and author who was born in Jugtown, North Carolina.<p>"Life has its inevitables and they are to be met with calm acceptance. It has its impossibles and they are to be faced with common sense. But it also has its inexcusables and they are not to be tolerated with resignation."<p>A searching look at some of the inexcusables of modern Christianity...a study of the devious movements at work seeking to harmonize worldly standards with those of our Lord...a plea for fearless prophets who take their orders from God alone...a warning of the counterfeit millennium, the anti-Christ...a reminder that Christians have no certain dwelling place down here but seek one to come - this is the message Vance Havner presents, without hesitation, without apology, in WHY NOT JUST BE CHRISTIANS?"- From original dust jacket blurb.<p>About The Author: "Vance Havner is widely recognized as one of America's most traveled evangelists and popular Bible conference speakers. A native of North Carolina, he began preaching at the age of twelve and was ordained at sixteen. Not only is he known as an outstanding evangelist, but he also has a unique style and chram in expressing himself through the written word. His many devotional books have brought blessing, encouragement and guidance to thousands."

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Havner, Vance (1901-1986). ALL THE DAYS. [A Daily Devotional From One Of America's Most Beloved Evangelists]. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1976
8vo - over 7¾" - 9" tall 0-8007-0812-1 First edition. 8vo (5 5/8" x 8 1/4"). 189 pages. Green tweed paper-covered boards, black spine lettering (hardcover binding). CONDITION: Non-authorial Christmas gift inscription on the half-title page, else Very Good book in Very Good dust jacket. A book of daily devotions by a well-known Southern Baptist minister and author who was born in Jugtown, North Carolina. "From January 1st onward through the calendar, here is a full 365-day supply of sparkling devotions from the pen of one of the most beloved evangelists of our time. His homespun wisdom and relevant commentary have inspired thousands of Christians for more than fifty years through his vibrant sermons and by means of his dozens of inspiring books. Now, Vance Havner turns his attention to the familiar problems and daily needs of our spiritual life, bringing always fresh insights and Scripture-based answers to everyday decisions. He writes of the joys found in Christian living and the happiness that comes to all who base their daily walk on the pathways revealed to us in Gospel. With his special gifts of expression, he cheers the crestfallen, relieves the pain-filled, soothes the apprehensive. He has a compassionate word for the weary, balm for the empty heart, a gentle nudge for the recall of precious memories. So many decades after he started out as a simple preacher, his Christian testimony is still coming through loud and clear and as inspiriting as ever! With over half a century's effort behind him and with the light of the Lord stretching on ahead, Vance Havner continues in the outreach of his ministry without letup. He puts his unique talents to work in service of Jesus Christ, spreading the Good Word and bringing encouragement to countless pilgrims throughout our nation, dependent on God always for all things, praising Him all the days."- From original dust jacket blurb..

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